http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php RSS Feed for Basic FAQ's Fiat Coupe Forum - UBB.threads(tm) http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1064196#Post1064196 Posted by Kaos:
Hi all, My bonnet wont open unless there's 2 people involed, one to pull the switch and one to hold the bonnet. I need a new Gas Strut, can i get some advice as to who to get this from? Thanks]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:49:01 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1036011#Post1036011 Posted by stan:
The dreaded "yellow connector" which is often discussed when coupés fail to start: [imgpop]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/stan_deezy/yellowconnector-1.jpg[/imgpop]]]> Fri, 14 May 2010 11:10:09 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1022168#Post1022168 Posted by barnacle:
There is now a version of startrek console for 20v/vt (except VIS - sorry about that but it's completely different). Latest version available here: http://www.nailed-barnacle.co.uk/coupe/startrek/s]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:37:43 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1015292#Post1015292 Posted by stan:
The clip that tends to break when doors are frozen shut: 14578480 [i]courtesy of Morat[/i]]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2010 08:48:40 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=956385#Post956385 Posted by stan:
Like this........ [imgpop]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a239/stan_deezy/Jackposition.jpg[/imgpop] Simples! :) ]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:47:30 GMT http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=916495#Post916495 Posted by stan:
Open a photobucket.com account to host your photos. Then you have two choices: 1. Link to the album. 2. Use our image popper (fourth box along when replying, beside the envelope) and link to ]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:40:29 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=883812#Post883812 Posted by stan:
This link takes you to the UK MOT Manual, maintained by the government it should be up-to-date and provide you with all the required information to ensure your coupé continues to pass the MOT year aft]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:38:02 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=879667#Post879667 Posted by bockers:
[size:14pt][b]Which Oil, what oil anything else Oil.[/b][/size] [i]Most of the advice below is specific to the 20V engine but the oil spec is the same for the 16v as is most of the advice regarding]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:28:08 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=791496#Post791496 Posted by barnacle:
The microwidget is the baby brother of the widget. At present is usable on Coupe 16v and 16vt two litre versions only, not the 20v versions and not the 1.8. [b]Update 3/12/09[/b] [quote]Tested and]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:34:06 GMT http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=689484#Post689484 Posted by barnacle:
Folks, I'm locking this having condensed the answers therein, but leaving it here for reference. See the new 'Barnacle Widgets - all versions' thread. Neil]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:48:21 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=689479#Post689479 Posted by barnacle:
Folks, This is the condensed wisdom of several year's postings on the widget FAQ thread. I'm locking that thread (and this) and will add further FAQ info as and well the questions come along. Pleas]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:39:03 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=663386#Post663386 Posted by barnacle:
Roof rack bars set Top Line:- 5907657 Bike Carrier - to go top :- 5907347 Surfboard |Carrier :- 5907191 Ski Carrier blocks :- 5907183 Courtesy JonH]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:36:16 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=613759#Post613759 Posted by petep:
[url=http://berlinasportivo.com/Technical/q4manual/Q4engine.pdf]Here is the link [/url] to the Alfa Romeo 155Q4 version of the 16valve turbo engine. Most of the data is relevant to the coupe engi]]> Sat, 17 May 2008 20:11:24 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=609764#Post609764 Posted by barnacle:
From Guy Croft: If you want to redo a 2 liter crank this is what you have to: 1. stress-relieve (cost goes by by weight, always high cost on a one-off) 2. regrind to 1/2 the final depth, say gr]]> Sun, 11 May 2008 16:29:48 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=608496#Post608496 Posted by bockers:
[b]Courtesy of sam999[/b] My name is Sam and I run Abacus Car Alarms, amongst other manufacturers we are Main dealers for Meta System Alarms. Recently I’ve been getting a lot of calls from Alfa GTV]]> Fri, 09 May 2008 13:47:48 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=600174#Post600174 Posted by stan:
The main fuse and relay board is under the steering wheel. Look under the dashboard and you should see a handle with the word "Fuse" marked on it: push that handle away from you, towards the front ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:39:23 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=599832#Post599832 Posted by mattB:
Halfords sell a suitable washer pump that will fit: Part number: 12v Washer Pump HWP13 which costs £17.99. Bear in mind that the front and rear washer hoses will need to be switched around to ]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:24:13 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=599510#Post599510 Posted by stan:
There are (up to) three oil sensors on the 20v engine, depending upon model/year: The first is the oil temperature sensor which is located on the rear right hand side of the sump. This sensor may n]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:30:03 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=599509#Post599509 Posted by stan:
There are two knock sensors on the 20v engines, situated below the inlet manifold between cylinders one/two and four/five respectively. They are indicated in this photograph: [url=http://i12.phot]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:24:09 BST http://www.fccuk.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=599508#Post599508 Posted by stan:
The crank sensor is located on the rear of the block, low down, below cylinder five. It looks similar to a knock sensor and is marked in this photograph: [url=http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:20:17 BST